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Windsor Gardens
3 km²
A remarkably high proportion of people in Windsor Gardens use another language at home, with 37.4% doing so. This is a young and well-educated community where the typical resident is just 36, noticeably younger than the state average. The area is defined by a strong international character, as nearly 40% of the population was born overseas. These factors combine to create a diverse, mobile suburb that is highly walkable and well-connected to the rest of Adelaide.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 36. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.2% of the population, which is well below the South Australian figure of 20.0%.
International ties are very strong here, with 39.5% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Indian, Italian, and Chinese.
Language diversity is a standout feature, with 37.4% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the state average. Mandarin and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Religious affiliation is higher than in many other areas, as the 36.9% of people with no religion is well below the South Australian figure of 45.8%.
Residents are highly qualified, with 34.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This is reflected in the high 66.3% of adults who completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,602, which is a little above the state figure of $1,455. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the national average.
Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 25.8% of people, which is well below the state figure of 31.0%.
A higher than average 27.9% of people provide unpaid care for children, though volunteer rates are a little below the state average at 14.8%.
The First Nations community is small but does well in some areas; for example, 43.5% of First Nations residents completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure.
Family structures vary, with 27.8% of people living alone and 14.5% of families being one-parent households, both of which are higher than in most similar areas.
Renting is much more common here than in most areas, at 34.8%. While 80.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far fewer people own their homes outright compared to the state average.
Public transport use is very high, with 9.3% of people commuting this way, well above the national figure of 3.1%. This is supported by a very high number of bus stops and frequent departures.
The population is quite mobile, with 42.5% having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.
More people are working or looking for work (66.4%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Health care and education are the most common industries for local workers.
The recorded offence rate is higher than in most areas, particularly for assault, property damage, and theft.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.9. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.